Advances in research on technologies for large-scale coal gangue utilization for green mine construction by Quanlin SHI, Lihua LONG, Qian YANG, Shaohui WANG, Dawei XIE

“…Finally, this study points out some issues concerning the utilization of coal gangue, including challenges in the full stimulation and utilization of the activity of coal gangue, the absence of classification and pretreatment in the early stage, high cost of utilization as underground backfilling and grouting materials, and a lack of incentive policies for large-scale utilization. …”
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A Critique on the Book The Quran and Hadith’s Manifestation in Persian Poetry by Zeinab Rezapour

“…However, according to the criteria for evaluating textbooks, there are some serious loopholes about this book in terms of form, structure and content that create some problems for students in their learning process and remembering the materials. Failing to refer and cite reliable references in defining the terms, ambiguity, generalization, paradox, the plurality of titles, lack of correspondence with the purposes and the approved educational curriculum, lack of desirable and effective preface, necessity to take updated criteria into account, no benefit and comprehensiveness in compiling the materials along with some weaknesses in form and structure are some of the points which need to be revised and modified in this book.…”
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Affective disorders before and after laser enucleation of the prostate by A. P. Semenov, A. G. Yusufov, R. I. Guspanov, S. V. Kotov

“…All the male participants were sexually active, and their erectile function was assessed at 11 points or higher according to the IIEF-5 scale. In addition to standard examination methods, all patients completed the IPSS, IIEF-5, and HADS questionnaires prior to surgery and 18 months postoperatively. …”
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Gastronomic tourism: a comparative analysis of the literature by Alessandra Souza Queiroz Melo, Cláudia Araújo de Menezes Gonçalves Martins, Elimar Pinheiro do Nascimento, Marilia Ferreira Paes Cesário

“…However, the main focus of the research was the analysis of the materials and methods used in the selected academic productions, which allow us to understand the most recurrent methodological approaches in the investigation of gastronomic tourism.…”
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Comparative Evaluation of Bisphenol-A Released from Five Different Orthodontic Aligners - An In vitro Study Using Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry by SD Milling Tania, S Ashwin Kumar, S Veerasankar, C Priya Dharshini, Mary Sheloni Missier, C Dhanalakshmi

“…Aim and Objectives: To qualitatively and quantitatively determine BPA released from five different orthodontic aligners, at different time intervals. Materials and Methods: Five different orthodontic aligners, namely Dentcare aligner, Invisalign aligner, SD align, Smile aligner, and TAC aligners, were evaluated for BPA release by subjecting the aligners to surface abrasion, immersing in artificial saliva, and subjecting to thermal shock treatment to simulate oral environment at various time intervals (24 hours, 7 days, and 10 days) using gas-phase chromatography. …”
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Nasal Nitric Oxide Levels in HIV Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Vikram Mehraj, Jean-Pierre Routy, Christina de Castro, Natale Wasef, Mohammad-Ali Jenabian, Syim Salahuddin, Bertrand Lebouché, Joseph Cox, Jason Szabo, Marina Klein, Larry Lands, Adam J. Shapiro

“…Our objective was to describe nasal NO levels in HIV-infected individuals versus healthy controls and determine possible risk factors for reduced nasal NO levels. Materials and Methods. HIV-infected individuals and healthy controls were recruited. …”
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The nine geographic notes about the campaign and battle on the Kalka River in 1223 by Astaykin A.A.

“…Methods of the study: Early and late chronicles are compared with each other for detection of the late textual layers. …”
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SCIENTIFIC JUSTIFICATION OF THE USE OF CONE-BEAM COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) FOR CEPHALOMETRIC ANALYSIS IN THE «AUDAXCEPH» PROGRAMM by V.D. Kuroiedova, Y.Y. Vyzhenko, O.M. Makarova, O.A. Stasiuk

“…Materials and methods. The main angular (SNA, SNB, ANB, SN-Ba) skeletal saggital parameters, vertical (ML-NSL, NL-ML, Facial axis, <G), and dental were taken (+1/NL, -1/ML, +1/-1). …”
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Assessment of the comorbidity index in HIV-infected patients before ART by D. M. Urunova, Z. I. Akhmedzhanova

“…The purpose of the study: To evaluate comorbid conditions in patients with HIV-infection.Materials and methods. The study included 779 HIV-infected patients, over 18 years old, identified in different years before the start of ART, who are on dispensary registration at the republican center for combating AIDS, were examined. …”
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Er:YAG Laser Applications for Debonding Different Ceramic Restorations: An In Vitro Study by Ruxandra Elena Luca, Anișoara Giumancă-Borozan, Iosif Hulka, Ioana-Roxana Munteanu, Carmen Darinca Todea, Mariana Ioana Miron

“…The thickness of the prosthetic restorations was measured at three points, and two different materials were used for cementation. …”
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The Content Form of the Lexeme “Average”: Synchrony and Diachrony by T. A. Svetonosova

“…Then the reasons for choosing the lexeme average are stated, the goal of the article is set, the research methods are provided. The practical part covers the synchronic and diachronic contexts in which the lexeme average operates - data from the British National Corpus, entries from monolingual dictionaries, materials from coursebooks, entries from etymological dictionaries. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Marginal Accuracy of Provisional Crowns Fabricated by Conventional and Digital Techniques in Natural Teeth: An in vitro Study by Medhavi Sahu, Priyabrata Jena, Saumya Sharma, Sanjeev Singh, Arpana Verma, Apurv Ghogrey

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the marginal accuracy of provisional crowns made using 3D printing, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM), Indirect, and Direct techniques. Materials and Methods: Eight maxillary and mandibular molars were prepared, and 32 provisional crowns (8 per technique) were fabricated: Group I (3D printing), Group II (CAD-CAM), Group III (Indirect), and Group IV (Direct). …”
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Stuttering in children - a literature review update by Mónica Soares Rocha, J. Scott Yaruss, Joana R. Rato

“…Aim: To summarize and analyze previously published research considering stuttering as a dynamic disorder influenced by several factors. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive review which focuses on the development of stuttering, and the implications for the onset, manifestation, and chronicity of this disorder in school-age children who stutter. …”
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Age and gender differences in the level of motor docility, selected cognitive and motor-cognitive abilities of olderschool-age children by Beáta Ružbarská, Peter Kačúr, Monika Vašková, Erika Chovanová

“…Background: The purpose of the study was to extend knowledge about the level of motor docility and selected cognitive and motor-cognitive abilities among secondary school students. Materials and Methods: A total of 43 children participated in the study. …”
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A systematic review on machine learning-aided design of engineered biochar for soil and water contaminant removal by Yunpeng Ge, Kaiyang Ying, Guo Yu, Muhammad Ubaid Ali, Abubakr M. Idris, Abubakr M. Idris, Asfandyar Shahab, Habib Ullah, Habib Ullah

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Comparative Evaluation of Simplified and Modified Histologic Criteria in the Diagnosis of Chronic Autoimmune Hepatitis by Mohammad H. Sanei, Babak Tamizifar, Elahe Mardani, Amir Ghaderi, Elnaz Tarigholeslami, Maryam Sanei

“…Background: The present study aimed at comparing simplified and modified histologic criteria alone and along with other indicators in the diagnosis of chronic autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 48 cases were selected from slides and paraffin blocks of patients suspected of chronic AIH according to clinical and laboratory data, including serology and autoantibody findings and viral hepatitis test results. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…There was no evidence of any systematic between group difference at either the point of discharge from hospital or at 1-month follow-up. …”
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Transfusion medicine hackathon: Nurturing the innovative ideas to revolutionize voluntary blood donation by Shamee Shastry, Gajendra Nath Gupta, Sadhana Mangwana, Nabajyoti Choudhury, Arun Shanbhag, Suchet Sachdev

“…This article is about a hackathon in the field of transfusion medicine that was designed to stimulate original ideas to promote voluntary blood donation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The transfusion medicine hackathon was conducted as a joint project of an educational institute, the Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine, and the Innovation Center. …”
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Stone Arrowheads from the Sites of the Garino Culture of the Chalcolithic in the Middle Cis-Urals by Aleksandra A. Mozhaeva

“…Willow-leaved, triangular and rhombic points are less common. The category of stemmed points is insignificant. …”
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Evaluation of the feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability of an environmental cleaning program improvement toolkit at a tertiary care hospital in Nigeria by Cori Dennison, Matthew Hudson, Damilola Adeniyi, Folasade Ogunsola, Hanako Osuka, Lisa P. Oakley, Paul Malpiedi, Amber Vasquez, Molly Patrick

“…We aimed to evaluate the feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability of a quality improvement toolkit developed to assist with implementing the CDC/ICAN best practices at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. Methods A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the implementation of the toolkit from March through September of 2021. …”
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